Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Summary: We collect minimal data — only what’s needed to run the site and send you emails if you subscribe. We never sell your data. We use cookies for analytics only. You can unsubscribe or request data deletion at any time.
Who we are
SkinBarrierGuide.com is a skincare education blog operated independently. Our website address is https://skinbarrierguide.com. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@skinbarrierguide.com.
What data we collect
We collect data in the following situations:
- Email subscription: If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and name (if provided).
- Contact form: If you send us a message, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and comment content.
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymised data only.
- Cookies: Our site uses cookies for analytics and functionality.
How we use your data
- To send you emails you have subscribed to receive
- To respond to messages sent via our contact form
- To improve the site based on anonymised analytics data
- To display and moderate comments
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Email marketing
If you subscribe to our email list, your email address is stored with our email service provider. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
Cookies
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function.
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to track anonymised visitor behaviour. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out tool.
- Affiliate cookies: When you click affiliate links, the retailer may set cookies to track purchases.
Third-party services
- Google Analytics — anonymised website analytics
- ConvertKit / MailerLite — email marketing
- Amazon Associates — affiliate programme
- Cloudflare — hosting and security
Your rights
- The right to access the data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Data retention
We retain email subscriber data for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your data is deleted within 30 days. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch or email us at hello@skinbarrierguide.com.